DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson Receives OBA Rising Star Award in IP and IT Law
DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson Receives OBA Rising Star Award in IP and IT Law
Nine Lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, 2026
Nine DWW Lawyers named in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (TM)
DWW Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in Toronto by Best Lawyers 2026
DWW Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in Toronto by Best Lawyers 2026
Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. This is where we come in.
The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) This is where we come in. Deeth Williams Wall
Deeth Williams Wall has received awards and accolades from several national and international industry publications including Best of the Best, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyer, Lexpert Guide to Leading Lawyers, Chambers Global, Canadian Lawyer and IP Stars.
Deeth Williams Wall has received awards and accolades from several national and international industry publications including Best of the Best, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyer, Lexpert Guide to Leading Lawyers, Chambers Global, Canadian Lawyer and IP Stars.

Recent Insights

Government Of Canada Launches AI Transparency Consultation Government Of Canada Launches AI Transparency Consultation

Artificial Intelligence
August 26, 2026August 26, 20262026-08-26
On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada launched a public consultation (Consultation) to help shape the next steps for safe, responsible and reliable artificial intelligence (AI). The Consultation supports the Canadian government’s commitment to advancing AI transparency, as outlined in “Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All” (as previously reported by the E-TIPS® Newsletter here).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/government-of-canada-launches-ai-transparency-consultation

Updated Guidance For Municipal Privacy Legislation Released In Ontario Updated Guidance For Municipal Privacy Legislation Released In Ontario

Privacy
August 26, 2026August 26, 20262026-08-26
On August 13, 2026, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released an updated version of its guidelines “Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide for Ontario’s public institutions” (the Guidance). The updated Guidance reflects new statutory requirements under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) that will come into force on January 1, 2027.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/updated-guidance-for-municipal-privacy-legislation-released-ontario

“Wholesale” Adoption Of Draft Order Without More Is Inadequate Says Federal Court of Appeal “Wholesale” Adoption Of Draft Order Without More Is Inadequate Says Federal Court of Appeal

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
August 26, 2026August 26, 20262026-08-26
On August 6, 2026, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) released its decision in Lounge Medical Spa Ltd. v. DermaSpark Products Inc., 2026 FCA 135, allowing The Lounge Medical Spa Ltd. and Roula Hamdan’s (collectively, the Appellants’) appeal from a Federal Court decision finding that they infringed DermaSpark Products Inc. and Pollogen Ltd.’s (collectively, the Respondents’) trademark rights and were liable for damages.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/%E2%80%9Cwholesale%E2%80%9D-adoption-of-draft-order-without-more-inadequate-says-federal-court-of-appeal

From Suds To Scrutiny: Detergent Pod Patent Dispute Comes Out In The Wash From Suds To Scrutiny: Detergent Pod Patent Dispute Comes Out In The Wash

Patent Litigation
August 12, 2026August 12, 20262026-08-12
On July 14, 2026, the Federal Court of Canada (FC) issued its decision in Gemak Trust et al. v Jempak ULC, 2026 FC 901, dismissing GEMAK Trust’s (GEMAK) patent infringement action relating to detergent product formulations packaged in water-soluble film and allowing Jempak ULC’s (Jempak) invalidity counterclaim in part.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/from-suds-to-scrutiny-detergent-pod-patent-dispute-comes-out-wash

Copyright Infringement Found Of Works Containing Compilation Of Hyperlinks Copyright Infringement Found Of Works Containing Compilation Of Hyperlinks

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
August 12, 2026August 12, 20262026-08-12
On July 15, 2026, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) issued its decision in Rayman v Red Crayon Inc., 2026 FC 951, granting Dr. Reiza Rayman’s (the Plaintiff) motion for default judgement against Red Crayon Inc. (the Defendant) for copyright infringement.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/copyright-infringement-found-of-works-containing-compilation-of-hyperlinks

Airline Commits To Improving Security Measures Following Data Breach Airline Commits To Improving Security Measures Following Data Breach

Privacy
August 12, 2026August 12, 20262026-08-12
On July 14, 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the OPC) announced that WestJet had signed a Compliance Letter under which it agreed to demonstrate that it had strengthened its security measures following a cyberattack that affected more than five million current and former WestJet customers and employees.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/airline-commits-to-improving-security-measures-following-data-breach

Events

June 18, 2026

On June 18, 2026, from 12 -1 pm ET, Gervas Wall and Gary Daniel will speak at CAN-TECH's AI Committee meeting about two landmark Canadian cases at the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law.

June 4, 2026

On June 4, 2026, M. Imtiaz Karamat will co-chair the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH) 2026 Spring Conference with Kristal Allen (Dentons Canada LLP) in Toronto. The theme of this year’s conference is “Building the Modern Technology Lawyer”.

May 28, 2026

On May 28, 2026, DWW will attend the 2026 Canadian Bar Association (CBA) IP Day in Ottawa, ON.

CBA IP Day brings together members of the IP bench and bar to learn from expert panels, share practical guidance, and discuss emerging issues, trends, and developments in intellectual property law.

We invite you to connect with our team at the 2026 CBA IP Day. M. Imtiaz Karamat will be in attendance at the conference in Ottawa.